Rala: Regional and Local Artisans

Rala: Regional and Local Artisans Curated Goods + Gifts Räla is a shop of regional and local artisan wares. Part shop, part gallery: a "shoppery"! Merchandise is constantly changing.

We specialize in creative gifts for creative people. Art, ceramics, t-shirts, candles, books, cards and prints are a few of the items we carry at Räla. A new artist is featured at every First Friday event.

We talk a lot about how to start businesses. We don’t talk nearly enough about what it takes to sustain them. I wrote mo...
02/24/2026

We talk a lot about how to start businesses. We don’t talk nearly enough about what it takes to sustain them.

I wrote more about this on my new Substack, Behind the Counter. Link in bio.

Happy Love Month 💌We’re back online — rested, refreshed, and ready for February.Valentine’s Day is a reminder that a sim...
02/04/2026

Happy Love Month 💌
We’re back online — rested, refreshed, and ready for February.

Valentine’s Day is a reminder that a simple card can say a lot — love, appreciation, or just because.

You’ll find a thoughtful mix of Valentine’s, Love, Birthday, and just-because cards, plus customer-favorite McCrea’s caramels back in stock.

So glad to be back.
xo, Nanci

That’s a wrap! Thank you Knoxville and friends near and far for supporting Rala❤️6 things I will miss: 1. People lingeri...
12/30/2025

That’s a wrap! Thank you Knoxville and friends near and far for supporting Rala❤️

6 things I will miss:
1. People lingering at the card wall — smiling, laughing, taking their time 💌
2. First Fridays: the buzz, the conversations, the arts community
3. Seeing familiar faces who felt more like friends, and the conversations we shared
4. My team’s creativity, humor, and care 🌟
5. Watching artists grow over the years 🎨
6. The train passing by our window — its graffiti-covered cars like moving pieces of art (but I won’t miss the train whistle! 😂)

Exciting new ideas are ahead — I hope you’ll come with us. 💛

Throwing it back to great work by artist Ryan Blair 💛* First Friday Sept 2019 + some pieces from the show * Ryan’s amazi...
12/20/2025

Throwing it back to great work by artist Ryan Blair 💛
* First Friday Sept 2019 + some pieces from the show
* Ryan’s amazing entry in our first-ever Dolly Art Show
* First Friday August 2024 - The incredible Appalachian Aquarium show🐟
* Currently at Rala - Skateboard dudes: Monford and Pride
Thank you, Ryan, for sharing your work with us and for being part of Rala’s story. We’re so grateful 🤍

For the person who loves beauty, mystery, and meaningful gifts…✨ Cynthia Markert ✨Original paintings that feel intimate,...
12/18/2025

For the person who loves beauty, mystery, and meaningful gifts…
✨ Cynthia Markert ✨

Original paintings that feel intimate, soulful, and timeless — perfect for holiday gifting (or keeping for yourself… we won’t tell).

Available now before we close our doors.
Once these originals are gone, they’re gone. ❤️

For the person who loves beauty, mystery, and meaningful gifts…✨ Cynthia Markert ✨Original paintings that feel intimate,...
12/18/2025

For the person who loves beauty, mystery, and meaningful gifts…
✨ Cynthia Markert ✨

Original paintings that feel intimate, soulful, and timeless — perfect for holiday gifting (or keeping for yourself… we won’t tell).

Available now before we close our doors.
Once these originals are gone, they’re gone. ❤️

Happy Hump Day!We’re taking a little stroll down memory lane today — back to some of the incredible First Friday artists...
12/10/2025

Happy Hump Day!
We’re taking a little stroll down memory lane today — back to some of the incredible First Friday artists who showed with us in those early Old City years. Grateful for every one of them and the creativity they brought through our doors. ✨
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More memories coming all month long — stay tuned! 💛

Our Rala Fixtures Need New Homes💛As we begin to downsize, we’re letting go of the fixtures that have made Rala… Rala. Fr...
12/09/2025

Our Rala Fixtures Need New Homes💛

As we begin to downsize, we’re letting go of the fixtures that have made Rala… Rala. From well-loved display pieces to unique vintage finds🪑, everything has a story — and we’d love to see them find new homes.😃

We’re adding new items daily, so check back often! Link in bio👆🏻

Thank you to the wonderful and for joining us tonight for a magical December First Friday show! It was so special spen...
12/06/2025

Thank you to the wonderful and for joining us tonight for a magical December First Friday show! It was so special spending our last First Friday with you all ❤️

Brian and Cynthia’s work will be available to shop in-store and online through December.

Address

112 W Jackson Avenue
Knoxville, TN
37902

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5am
Wednesday 11am - 5am
Thursday 11am - 5am
Friday 11am - 5am
Saturday 10:30am - 5am
Sunday 11am - 5am

Telephone

+18655257888

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